Utah
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Facts about the State
  • Bird, California Gull
  • Animal, Rocky Mountain Elk
  • Flower, Sego Lily
  • Gem or State Rock, Coal, Gem: Topaz, Mineral:Copper
  • Origin of State Name, One that is higher up
  • Motto, The Beehive State
  • Flag,external image nunst072.gif
  • Population Size as of 2010, 2,817,222
  • Weather/Climate seasonal,

During the summer, most populated areas experience daytime temperatures that are warm but not too hot, and nighttime temperatures that are cool but pleasant. Precipitation in the summer comes primarily from thunderstorms. Winter temperatures are most often invigorating but not extremely cold, while the snow seems to fall in exactly the right places.
Geography
Abes Knoll Reservoir
Wayne
Fremont Loa Lyman
  • ||Adams Reservoir
Davis
East Layton Layton South Weber
  • ||Allen Lake
Duchesne
Francis Kamas Woodland
  • ||Allen Lake
Duchesne
Altonah Neola Whiterocks
  • ||Allred Lake
Duchesne
Altonah Neola Whiterocks
  • ||Amy Lake
Duchesne
Francis Kamas Woodland
Beaver
Beaver
  • ||Anson Lake
Daggett
Maeser Manila Whiterocks
  • ||Antelpope Point Reservoir
Millard
Cove Fort, Kanosh, Fillmore
  • ||Arta Lake
Duchesne
Francis Kamas Woodland
  • ||Ash Creek Reservoir
Washington
Kanarraville New Harmony Pintura
Uintah
Vernal
  • ||Aspen Mirror Lake
Kane
Alton Cedar City Long Valley Jct
  • ||Atherly Reservoir
Tooele
Ajax Faust
  • ||Atwine Lake
Duchesne
Francis Kamas Woodland
  • ||Atwood Lake
Duchesne
Altonah Boneta Mountain Home
  • ||Audry Lake
Duchesne
Francis Kamas Woodland
  • ||Auger Hole Lake
Garfield
Boulder Escalante Antimony
Topoygraphy
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  • Time Zone, Mountain Time Zone

Government
  • Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members)Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett,

Menlove, Ronda Rudd
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History
  • When the State got its statehood,
January 4, 1896
  • Famous people, Famous events that took place in this state,1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.
    1776
    Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.
    1824-1825
    Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.
    1847
    The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.
    1850
    Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.
    1850
    The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.
    1852
    Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.
    1853-1854
    The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
    1857
    The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.
    1862
    Fort Douglas is established.
    1863
    The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.
    1865-1868
    The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.
    1869
    The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.
    1875
    Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.
    1890
    The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.
    1896
    Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).
    1900
    A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.
    1915
    Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.
    1924
    A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.
    1942
    The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.
    1978
    The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.
    1995
    Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Culture
  • Special: foods, music, festivals, etcThe Festival is Utah's largest Independence day celebration, and one of the largest in the country. The festival features events such as balloons, tennis and golf tournaments, speech contests, baby contests, a clogging festival and the main event, the Parade and the Stadium of Fire, in which hundreds of fireworks are blasted into the night sky over Provo's LaVell Edwards Stadium
    Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. Mormons

Attractions
Landmarks
Airports
2
Arches
2
Bars
16
Bays
1
Beaches
2
Benches
1
Bends
1
Buildings
3
Canals
1
Churches
1
Civil
5
Crossings
1
Dams
1
Flats
2
Hospitals
2
Islands
1
Levees
1
Locales
60
Military (Historical)
9
Mines
6
Parks
2
Pillars
1
Populated Places
7
Post Offices
9
Rapids
2
Reservoirs
1
Schools
6
Springs
5
Summits
3
Valleys
4
Sports Teams


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Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
NBA basketball
Home: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
MLS soccer
Home: Rio Tinto Stadium, Salt Lake City
Utah Flash
Utah Flash
Utah Flash
NBA D-League
Home: McKay Event Center, Orem
Utah Grizzlies
Utah Grizzlies
Utah Grizzlies
ECHL Hockey
Home: "E" Center, West Valley City
Salt Lake Bees
Salt Lake Bees
Salt Lake Bees
Pacific Coast League baseball (minor league, AAA level affiliate of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Home: Franklin Covey Field, Salt Lake City
Orem Owlz
Orem Owlz
Orem Owlz
Pioneer League (rookie league affiliate of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
Home: Wolverine Baseball Stadium, Orem
Ogden Raptors
Salt Lake Bees
Salt Lake Bees
Pioneer League (rookie league affiliate of the Dodgers)
Home: Lindquist Field, Ogden
Utah Blaze
Utah Blaze
Utah Blaze
Arena Football One league
Home: E Center, West Vallley City





Utah College Sports Teams


BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars
NCAA Division I (10 men's teams, 11 women's teams) Location: Provo, Utah
Utah Utes
Utah Utes
Utah Utes
NCAA Division I (10 men's teams, 11 women's teams) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah State Aggies
Utah State Aggies
Utah State Aggies
NCAA Division I (7 men's teams, 9 women's teams) Location: Logan, Utah
UVU Wolverines
UVSC Wolverines
UVSC Wolverines
NCAA Division I (6 men's teams, 7 women's teams) Location: Orem, Utah
Weber State Wildcats
Weber State Wildcats
Weber State Wildcats
NCAA Division I (7 men's teams, 8 women's teams) Location: Ogden, Utah
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
NCAA Division I (7 men's teams, 8 women's teams) Location: Cedar City, Utah
Westminster Griffins
Westminster
Westminster
8 men's teams, 9 women's teams Location: Salt Lake City, Utah


Famous buildings/businesses
Natural Parks
  • Canyon Lands, Bryce, Monument Valley, Arches, Capital Reef, Zion
  • Major Events
1765 Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera makes the first known European expedition into Utah.

1776

Two Spanish friars, Silvestre Velez de Escalante and Francisco Atanasio Dominguez, travel through much of Utah and leave a detailed account of the area and its people.

1824-1825

Fur traders from New Mexico, Missouri, and Canada enter Utah.

1847

The first Mormons settlers arrive in Utah.

1850

Compromise Measures of 1850 create the Territory of Utah.

1850

The University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) is established.

1852

Slavery becomes legal in Utah Territory.

1853-1854

The Walker War is fought between Utes and Mormons.

1857

The Utah War is fought between the Mormons and federal authorities.

1862

Fort Douglas is established.

1863

The Bear River Massacre occurs when troops of California Volunteers kill 250 Shoshone.

1865-1868

The Black Hawk War is fought between Utes and Mormons.

1869

The first transcontinental railroad is completed at Promontory.

1875

Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University) is established in Provo.

1890

The Mormon Church advises members to abstain from polygyny.

1896

Utah is admitted to the Union as the 45th state (January 4).

1900

A coal mine explosion kills 200 miners at Scofield.

1915

Joe Hill, a songwriter for the Industrial Workers of the World, is executed.

1924

A coal explosion at Castle Gate kills 172 workers.

1942

The Topaz War Relocation Center is established and used for the internment of people of Japanese descent during World War II.

1978

The Mormon Church allows blacks to be ordained as priests.

1995

Salt Lake City is named host city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Major Airports

Unique
  • Crazy State LawsIt is against the law to fish from horseback.
    It is illegal not to drink milk.external image map.GIF
    It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon.
    Birds have the right of way on all highways.
    A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence.
    You’re not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.
  • Interesting Facts, 45th state, Has a lake made of Salt